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CJS Film Studios

CJS Studios Avondale Arizona

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CJS STUDIOS

Date

05/14

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CJS Film Studios

Early Tuesday morning, a building on the property of the CJS Film Studios in Avondale Arizona caught fire. Fire crews worked to extinguish the blaze, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. The studio, which was opened in the mid-1980s and had been used to film movies such as "The Vagrant" and "Hidden Palms," has since been sold due to the economy and new developments surrounding the studio. Thankfully, no injuries were reported and no other buildings were damaged.

The focus

Step into the eerie silence and explore the haunting beauty of the once famed CJS Film Studios in Avondale, Arizona. This abandoned gem, which once served as a creative haven for filmmakers and artists, now stands as a testament to the passage of time and the bittersweet legacy of the entertainment industry. As you capture the striking images of the crumbling walls, peeling paint, and the ghostly echoes of laughter long gone, you'll find yourself immersed in a world where the line between the past and the present is blurred. In this captivating photographic journey, we invite you to uncover the forgotten stories that lie hidden within the shadows of this forsaken monument, and witness firsthand how the magic of cinema can linger long after the lights have gone out. Join us as we delve into the enigmatic world of the abandoned CJS Film Studios, where every frame tells a tale of dreams, ambition, and the relentless march of time.

The approach

I was enamoured with the fact that this antique movie set was a duplicate of history it self and even contained sets of different community types during that time.

Take aways

I left with a very real wonder about the wild west, a sense of time that was a beauty to realize. I even caught myself talking with a drawl. The fire destroyed it, but my eye has kept it very real.

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